Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Awards
Languages
Roles And Responsibilities
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Nikhath Khanum

Nikhath Khanum

Bangalore

Summary

Pre-Sales Engineer with over 7 years of experience in

Cybersecurity, specializing in the design and

implementation of robust security solutions. I have a

strong background in Security Operations Center (SOC)

environments and deep expertise in SIEM & Endpoint

Security, as well as a wide range of other SOC and network

security components. Throughout my career, I have

successfully worked with multiple leading cybersecurity

vendor solutions, delivering tailored security architectures

that meet diverse client needs.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Solutions Engineer

Cisco
Bangalore
11.2023 - Current

Senior Technical Consultant

Netpoleons India
07.2021 - 11.2023

Technical Consultant

Netpoleons India
11.2017 - 07.2021

Education

Bachelor of Computer Application -

St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous)
Bangalore
01.2018

Skills

  • Well-versed in Security Information and Event Management(SIEM) and Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response(SOAR) platforms SOC Operations
  • Extensive experience in Security Operations Center (SOC)operations, monitoring, and incident handling
  • Proficient in implementing and supporting Cisco security solutions, including:

- Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)

- Firewalls

- Network Access Control (Cisco ISE)

- Extended Detection and Response (XDR)

- Email Security

  • Hands-on expertise on the below tool

- LogRhythm

- SentielOne

- Vectra

- ReaQta

Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and Endpoint Protection Platforms (EPP)

Proficient in Network Detection and Response (NDR) for identifying and mitigating advanced network threats

Certification

  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEkv12)
  • SentinelOne Advanced Response
  • Certified Cisco Network Associate CCNA Trainee
  • Multiple Cisco Security Certifications including NAC & Firewall and Email, SSE etc.

Awards

  • Smart Cookie Award, 01/01/22
  • Product Wizard, 01/01/21
  • 'The Chef de la Technologie', 02/01/20

Languages

  • Hindi
  • English
  • Kannada

Roles And Responsibilities

  • Successfully managed Enterprise Accounts, including Digital Native customers and currently overseeing all companies under the Tata Conglomerate.
  • Develop and maintain customer heatmaps to identify engagement opportunities and drive strategic initiatives.
  • Responsible for qualifying opportunities related to security products.
  • Provide comprehensive pre-sales support, including technical presentations and live demonstrations for customers.
  • Lead and execute Proof of Concept (POC) and Proof of Value (POV) exercises for various cybersecurity solutions
  • Prepare and ensure compliance with RFP/RFI documentation in alignment with customer requirements.
  • Maintain proactive engagement with both partners and customers to foster strong business relationships.
  • Deliver hands-on enablement and training for customers and partners to ensure successful product deployment and usage customers.
  • Lead and execute Proof of Concept (POC) and Proof of Value (POV) exercises for various cybersecurity solutions.
  • Prepare and ensure compliance with RFP/RFI documentation in alignment with customer requirements.
  • Maintain proactive engagement with both partners and customers to foster strong business relationships.
  • Deliver hands-on enablement and training for customers and partners to ensure successful product deployment and usage.

Timeline

Solutions Engineer

Cisco
11.2023 - Current

Senior Technical Consultant

Netpoleons India
07.2021 - 11.2023

Technical Consultant

Netpoleons India
11.2017 - 07.2021

Bachelor of Computer Application -

St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous)
Nikhath Khanum